Welcome to The Rabbi's Corner
Shalom,
Beth Ahm strives to create a Jewish community by providing a place for all to enter. We want people to be able to connect with other people, learn about Jewish texts and Jewish life, and celebrate being Jewish. Beth Ahm is a synagogue with a deep history and many life-long members. But it is also a place which actively welcomes new faces, providing them not only an opportunity to be a part, but a true chance to have an impact on our synagogue community through offering new ideas or by volunteering to be a lay-leader.
We value the uniqueness of our congregation as well as the uniqueness of each individual that comes through our doors. I am happy to hear from you if you have any questions about me or about Beth Ahm. Please contact me at (248) 851-6880 or ravsteven@cbahm.org
L'shalom,
Rabbi Steven Rubenstein
Beth Ahm strives to create a Jewish community by providing a place for all to enter. We want people to be able to connect with other people, learn about Jewish texts and Jewish life, and celebrate being Jewish. Beth Ahm is a synagogue with a deep history and many life-long members. But it is also a place which actively welcomes new faces, providing them not only an opportunity to be a part, but a true chance to have an impact on our synagogue community through offering new ideas or by volunteering to be a lay-leader.
We value the uniqueness of our congregation as well as the uniqueness of each individual that comes through our doors. I am happy to hear from you if you have any questions about me or about Beth Ahm. Please contact me at (248) 851-6880 or ravsteven@cbahm.org
L'shalom,
Rabbi Steven Rubenstein
Book Notes
Below are some of the books I have recently read. Please click on the book titles to read my thoughts about each book. You may want to add these to your reading list.
Below are some of the books I have recently read. Please click on the book titles to read my thoughts about each book. You may want to add these to your reading list.
December 2019 - multiple works on The Mizrahi Experience and The State of Israel
August 2019 - Lucas Hnath's The Christians
January 2019 - Micah Goodman's Catch 67
July 2018 – David Bezmozgis' The Betrayers
December 2017 – I’m Not White, I’m Jewish (collection of books about the African American experience)
February 2017 – Meir Shalev’s Two She-Bears
February 2017 – Anita Shapira’s Ben Gurion: Father of Modern Israel
March 2016 – Etgar Keret’s The Seven Good Years: A Memoir
April 2016 – John Clayton’s Many Seconds into the Future
June 2016 – Jon Levenson’s Inheriting Abraham
November 2016 – Ta-Nehisi Coates‘ Between the World and Me
December 2017 – I’m Not White, I’m Jewish (collection of books about the African American experience)
February 2017 – Meir Shalev’s Two She-Bears
February 2017 – Anita Shapira’s Ben Gurion: Father of Modern Israel
March 2016 – Etgar Keret’s The Seven Good Years: A Memoir
April 2016 – John Clayton’s Many Seconds into the Future
June 2016 – Jon Levenson’s Inheriting Abraham
November 2016 – Ta-Nehisi Coates‘ Between the World and Me
Bulletin Articles
I also share thoughts on various topics in the congregation's bulletin. Click on the links below to read from a few of my favorite topics.
Food Stamp Challenge
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Forgiveness
A Time To Mourn
A Time To Mourn is a guide to Jewish traditions surrounding death, burial, and mourning. Whether you are experiencing this aspect of your lifecycle currently, or are simply interested in learning more, A Time to Mourn is a helpful place to begin. If you have any questions about these traditions, you are invited to please contact Rabbi Rubenstein at ravsteven@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880.
A Time To Mourn is a guide to Jewish traditions surrounding death, burial, and mourning. Whether you are experiencing this aspect of your lifecycle currently, or are simply interested in learning more, A Time to Mourn is a helpful place to begin. If you have any questions about these traditions, you are invited to please contact Rabbi Rubenstein at ravsteven@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880.
Thu, April 25 2024
17 Nisan 5784
Thu, April 25 2024 17 Nisan 5784
